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Europe’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant Takes Shape in Haute-Marne Europe's largest floating solar power plant is currently under construction in Haute-Marne, on a 127-hectare site of former gravel pits owned by Établissements Blandin de Recy. The installation, initiated in 2019 by Q ENERGY, is set to revolutionize renewable energy in the region. Spanning 45.5 hectares, the plant will have a capacity of 74.3 MW, including 2 MW on the ground. It comprises six islands featuring 134,649 DAS Solar MD10 panels connected to 156 inverters. Once operational in early 2025, it will supply electricity to approximately 37,000 inhabitants and prevent the release of about 18,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. The project, dubbed "Les Îlots Blandin," won the CRE's PPE2-2 call for tenders in August 2022. The development involves a 40-year lease partnership with ETABLISSEMENTS BLANDIN de Recy and a consortium of companies. Solutions 30 Sud-Ouest handles earthworks, PerPetum Energy oversees electrical engineering, and Ciel et Terre International manages the floating structure. This ambitious initiative highlights the potential of floating solar power in Europe and the collaborative effort needed to realize such a large-scale renewable energy project. #RenewableEnergy #FloatingSolar #SustainableFuture #GreenEnergy #EuropeSolarProjects #EnvironmentalImpact #SolarPowerInnovations #CleanEnergy https://lnkd.in/gZgBKm8f

Construction has begun in Queensland on the 300 MW/1,200 MWh Stanwell mega battery project, which the state-owned generation company marks the start of the transformation of the major coal centre into a green energy hub. Stanwell said on Tuesday that earthworks are now underway on the $747 million Stanwell mega battery project while work has also reached the halfway mark on another landmark project, the 300 MW/600 MWh Tarong mega battery project at the site of another coal generator that is due for closure. The Stanwell battery will include 324 lithium-ion Tesla Megapack 2XL units and is one of eight major battery projects now under construction in Queensland, adding to the three that are already operating at Wandoan, Bouldercombe and Chinchilla. #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #EnergyEfficiency #WindEnergy #GreenTech #Environment #SolarPV #Renewables #EnergyStorage #CarbonFootprint #EcoFriendly #NetZero #FutureOfEnergy

Construction has begun in Queensland on the 300 MW/1,200 MWh Stanwell mega battery project, which the state-owned generation company marks the start of the transformation of the major coal centre into a green energy hub. Stanwell said on Tuesday that earthworks are now underway on the $747 million Stanwell mega battery project while work has also reached the halfway mark on another landmark project, the 300 MW/600 MWh Tarong mega battery project at the site of another coal generator that is due for closure. The Stanwell battery will include 324 lithium-ion Tesla Megapack 2XL units and is one of eight major battery projects now under construction in Queensland, adding to the three that are already operating at Wandoan, Bouldercombe and Chinchilla. #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #SolarPower #EnergyEfficiency #WindEnergy #GreenTech #Environment #SolarPV #Renewables #EnergyStorage #CarbonFootprint #EcoFriendly #NetZero #FutureOfEnergy

VERTICAL SOLAR SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED AT FLOATING PV PROJECT IN BAVARIA German startup SINN Power has unveiled plans to build the world's first floating photovoltaic system with solar modules installed vertically, overcoming the challenges posed by Germany's strict regulations on floating solar projects.   The 1.8 MW project, set to be constructed on a lake at a gravel pit in Gilching, Bavaria, has secured strong support from local authorities. SINN Power's innovative approach utilises its patented "Floating-SKipp" mounting systems to arrange the nearly 2,500 solar modules in an east-west orientation, with a distance of 3.9 metres between rows.   This vertical installation significantly reduces the utilised surface area, allowing more modules to be installed without exceeding the 15% coverage limit stipulated by Germany's Renewable Energy Act. The project's strategic location and orientation will also enable the direct use of most of the generated solar energy at the adjacent gravel plant, with any surplus fed into the grid. ⚡ Follow MPS (Modern Power Systems) for all the latest news daily from the global power generation industry ⚡ #MPS #power #energy #powergeneration #solarpower

Germany has been a global leader in renewable energy adoption and investment for a long time. Country’s total renewable energy production has increased from less than 100 TWh in 2009 to 256 TWh in 2022, and this figure continues to grow. Recent geopolitical changes have given a powerful impetus to the RES development, requiring to reduce dependence on imported hydrocarbons. Renewable energy investments in Germany are growing mainly in solar and wind power sectors, which form the backbone of the energy security and sustainability of Europe’s largest economy. ALTAS INVESTMENT FINANCE LIMITED (AIFL) supports the development of modern energy projects throughout Europe, including Germany. Our team offers financing for the construction and modernization of solar power plants, wind farms, hydroelectric power plants and geothermal projects. We are ready to facilitate obtaining long-term bank financing and attract a large investment loan from private investors for your ambitious plans. Contact us to find out more. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eFeJFK3w If you are interested in the development of renewable energy investments in Germany, our company is ready to assist your business at all stages. We offer long-term financing for the construction of power plants and energy infrastructure in Germany, as well as provide a full range of professional management, engineering and financial consulting services. Contact the AIFL Investment Group for more information. WEBSITE: altas-ifl.com EMAIL: funding@altas-ifl.com #renewableenergy #investments #Germany #lending #loans #renewableenergysector #UnitedStates #fossilfuels #cleanenergy #solarpowerplants #electricalequipment #renewableenergyindustry #bioenergysector #sustainabletechnologies #carboneconomy #largeinvestments #photovoltaics #biogas #biofuelproduction #biogasplant #hydroelectricpowerplants #geothermalprojects #windpowersectors #windenergysector #windenergyprojects #OffshoreWindFarm #MechanicalEngineering #Siemens #EnerconGmbH #NordexGroup #SenvionSE #windenergymarket #Biomass #hydroelectricpower #Solarthermalenergy #Tidalenergy #Wastetoenergy #technologies

DRAX APPOINTS VOITH FOR CRUACHAN 2 PUMPED STORAGE STUDY Renewable energy developer Drax Group has appointed Voith Hydro to conduct a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for the 600 MW Cruachan 2 pumped storage hydro scheme in Scotland. The project, adjacent to Drax's existing Cruachan facility, is a significant step in the UK's transition to renewable energy. Voith Hydro will create a detailed report and models to define the project's scope, design, cost, and timeline. Exploratory works are already underway to gather essential geological data. While the Scottish government has granted development consent, the project's progression depends on updated policies and market support from the UK government. Drax is also upgrading the existing Cruachan plant with an £80M investment to increase its capacity by 40 MW to 480 MW. Drax has emphasized that new pumped storage hydro plants will strengthen UK energy security by enabling more renewable electricity generation. The project is expected to support hundreds of jobs and boost the Scottish economy. ⚡ Follow MPS (Modern Power Systems) for all the latest news daily from the global power generation industry ⚡ #MPS #hydropower #pumpedstorage #energystorage #renewableenergy

🔹The construction of the world's largest offshore floating solar power plant has begun, marking a significant milestone in the advancement towards renewable energy sources. This five-megawatt installation, led by the Dutch company SolarDuck, promises to be a role model in harnessing marine spaces for clean energy generation. The project, valued at 8.4 million euros, not only aims to set a new record as the world's largest offshore floating solar plant within the OranjeWind wind farm project in the Netherlands but also to explore the long-term feasibility and environmental impact of such initiatives. By positioning itself in designated areas such as the Solar Belt, which includes regions like the Caribbean, Japan, South Korea, and Oman, the plant will harness vast aquatic surfaces to generate energy, offering an innovative solution to the scarcity of land available for extensive energy infrastructures.   Find more information about this news here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gGuXZ4Qf #techtitute #engineering #solarpower 

We’re thrilled to highlight another Pointscene project, KSBR, Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy is constructing the infrastructure of the Pahkakoski Wind Farm for Ilmatar! This impressive project in Finland features 30 turbines to significantly boost the nation's green energy production. 🌍🌬️ In the video, Ville Uosukainen from KSBR shares how they use Pointscene in their project to significantly improve plan updates and communication. With the help of reality data, they have increased communication efficiency and prevented costly reworks. Interesting facts about the project: 🔸 30 Wind Turbines 🔸 186-megawatt onshore wind farm producing 600 gigawatt-hours annually 🔸 Transport, Crane, and Installation (TCI) -contracting model by Ilmatar 🔸 Construction by KSBR from the end of 2023 to September 2024 🔸 Commercial operations starting the summer of 2025 Let’s 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 the way we work together to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. Learn more about how Pointscene has helped them in their infrastructure construction project!  https://lnkd.in/dVmvvsTN

In the first half of April, the European Commission (EC) published an updated list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI), which includes the Zero Terrain Paldiski, Estonia pumped hydro energy storage (PHS) project. 👇 Read more here below

The expansion of renewable energies in the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia is progressing further: We are pleased to announce the start of construction for the VSB Wind Farm Extertal. 🚧 This week, we began the construction of access roads and installation areas. By autumn 2025, two wind turbines of the type ENERCON E138 will be erected and put into operation. The financial participation of the municipality of Extertal is secured at 0.2 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated by the two wind turbines, as stipulated in §6 of the Renewable Energy Sources Act. 💪North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the federal states that has made significant progress in expanding renewable energy. With the goal of installing 1,000 new wind turbines by the end of 2027, the state government needs to maintain momentum and stay committed to these goals. This can be achieved through accelerated approval processes, increased digitalisation, reduced bureaucracy, and more measures to foster acceptance🤝. For more information, click here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e24V69kH (German Version) 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZjiKPVr (English Version) #VSBGruppe #Nordrhein-Westfalen #KreisLippe #Extertal #Enercon #WindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition